Nigerian Export-Import Bank
Nigerian export credit agency
The Nigerian Export-Import Bank (NEXIM) is an export credit agency in Nigeria, established in 1991. In its function, NEXIM focuses on the development and expansion of the non-oil sectors of the Nigerian economy, with a view to reducing the country's over-reliance on oil exports.
Mission
The NEXIM mission is to increase the rate of export of non-oil product for both small, medium, and large enterprises in all sectors of the economy by providing funds, risk-bearing programs, and advisory services in line with government trade policy.
Location
The headquarters of Nexim are located at NEXIM House, Central Business District, Garki, Abuja, Nigeria. Nexim House is bordered by Kur Mohammed Avenue to the north, Ahmadu Bello Way to the east and Constitution Avenue to the south. Its geographical coordinates are: 09°03'44.0"N, 07°29'37.0"E (Latitude: 09.062222; Longitude:07.493611).
Overview
NEXIM was established in 1991 as a joint venture between the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) and the Federal Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI), with an initial capital of NGN: 50,000,000,000 (approx. US$132 million in 2021 money). *Note: US$1.00 = NGN379.52 on 27 February 2021.
According to the bank's website, some of its core functions include the following:
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